1166 — Sea Foam
Greens family#B3C3B4
Below: Weeks Dye Works 1166 (Sea Foam), a light, subdued green shade with hex #B3C3B4 and RGB 179, 195, 180. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Weeks Dye Works 1166
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1166
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 1166
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1166
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 1166 (Sea Foam) varies gently within and between skeins — that is the charm. Reserve one dye lot per project and avoid stitching in strict rows to keep the mottling even.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 1166
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1166, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Weeks Dye Works1166 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1166
Weeks Dye Works 1166 (Sea Foam) is a light, subdued shade in the greens family with true green tones. The soft and gentle mood of this color makes it a natural fit for avocado themes and foliage. Expect to see it used in nature scenes and holiday projects across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 1166 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 1166 (Sea Foam) is a light shade in the greens family with hex #B3C3B4 and RGB 179, 195, 180. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring forest canopies and cactus motifs.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1166?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1166 (Sea Foam) is DMC 3072 (Beaver Grey very light) with a 69% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 928 (Grey Green very light, 68%) and DMC 10 (Very Light Tender Green, 62%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1166?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1166 are 2186 Iceberg (ΔE 3.7), 2191 Granny Smith (ΔE 7.02), and 1171 Dove (ΔE 7.16). These are useful substitutes when 1166 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 1166?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 1166 (Sea Foam) when your project calls for forest canopies, cactus motifs, shamrock designs, frog patterns. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1166.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1166 (Sea Foam) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1166 shifts subtly skein to skein — that gentle variegation is the appeal. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot and stitch in a random order to blend any variation.